First step: a meeting. Plus: Stylish Tribecans; Pier 40 farmer's market prognosis; sale at Kiosk in Soho; a complaint against the Fairchild Lofts
Plus: Two buildings up for sale, crime on the rise (and so, a task force!), the LMDC getting punished for its ineptitude, and a midlife crisis that doesn't sound so bad.
A bunch of old real-estate brochures are now available online, and many are in Tribeca. They make for a fascinating glimpse into the way things used to be. / 1 comment
Yum.... Plus: What's going on with 5 Beekman; a look at the construction on the Fulton Street Transit Center; a comedian who eats a lot of sugar; yet another farmer's market for the Seaport area.
The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.
The film location scout who also writes the Scouting New York blog got a peek inside 5 Beekman Street: "It’s completely empty, essentially abandoned, and has been for a decade, with much of the interior shuttered since 1940… Until now." / 2 comments
Even though it said it was. Plus: Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted leaving Pepolino; rezoning as a way to avoid crap hotels; rats; reviews of Tamarind and Bar Artisanal; Carmellini to strike again. / 2 comments
A reader recently wrote in with a list of six types of shops she'd like to see in the neighborhood. With so many interesting storefronts empty, maybe we can inspire some new action around here.... / 14 comments
We're defining "celebrity" loosely these days. Plus: Opening dates for Imagination Playground and the James hotel, 225 Rector developer sued for fraud, and a new home for the 40-foot iguana that used to live around here.
Plus: Truffles goes all Channel 35; Vestry Wines shipping deal; Tribeca Spa of Tranquility Father's Day specials; and a party at Dash Gallery.
What a fantastic word. Plus: Rapper Kid Cudi (who lives in Tribeca?) is in trouble; Mario Batali sniffs around V33; Beekman Tower plazas have some issues; Ninja New York; and more. / 4 comments
Buyers want out. Plus: the new bar at the Tribeca Grand; Loft Law mad permanent; fashion designer buys on Worth; and Beekman Tower rental rumors.
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?